title: Finishing composite restorative materials.
abstract: A clinically realistic in vitro study was performed to determine the best method for smoothing trimmed surfaces of seven composite restorative materials. Soflex discs produced the smoothest surface, and little advantage appeared to be gained by prior smoothing of the surface with stones or points. A polishing paste, even when used with intermediate finishing agents, produced a rougher surface than that left by the discs.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Manchester, U.K.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Heath
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Watts
mesh_terms: D003188:Composite Resins; D003762:Dental Instruments; D003775:Dental Polishing / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D008027:Light; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins